Funeral services for Mrs. Wylean Dennis “Duit” Jordan, who died December 2, were held Satuday at St. James A.M.E. Church in Monticello. Pastor Donna Marie Calix officiated; burial was in South View Cemetery.Mrs. Jordan was born February 14, 1953, to Julia Mae Dennis and the late Charlie Lee Dennis. She received her high school diploma…
Richard Vincent Dover, 50, of Turtle Cove in Monticello died Friday, Nov. 14, at his home.He was born December 31, 1957 in Fulton County, the son of the late Donald Ray Dover, Sr., and Dorothy Mae Burdette Dover. He was of the Baptist faith and he worked as a plumber.Survivors include his daughter, Miranda Dover…
James Vernon “Jamie” Hewatt, 35, of Monticello, formerly of Lawrenceville, died Wednesday, Nov. 12.Survivors include his parents, Vernon Douglas and Martha (Jones) Hewatt of Monticello, brothers; Timothy Hewatt of Monticello, Kenny Hewatt of Shady Dale, Andy Hewatt of Monticello, several uncles and aunts including Juanita Wills of Shady Dale, niece; Kayla Hewatt, nephew; Richard Hewatt,…
Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians that General Mills is recalling a single day’s production of Progresso Hearty Tomato soup. The recalled soup may contain egg, milk and soy without listing so on the label – ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or illnesses in some people. This recall includes only…
Tommy Irvin, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner, is alerting consumers about a problem with a frozen shrimp product from China. The problem is with Sea Best “10 Raw Shrimp Skewers.” The product contains sulfites without listing so on the label. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they…
Mrs. Ethel I. Caron, 87, of Monticello, died Saturday, August 30.She was born in Providence, R.I. on February 9, 1921 to the late George and Rose Daragon. Mrs. Caron moved to this area from Conyers some five and a half years ago. She was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church, was an avid reader…
Over the summer months, my raspberries had a virus that was affecting them and killing them off. After searching through my library of garden books at home and finding nothing that would help me save my raspberry canes so I could enjoy the sweet taste of the berries for dessert, I picked up the phone…
I simply love Saturday mornings this time of year in Monticello. It is a time I pack the kids in the van, head down to the square, buy an ice cream cone, and meet friends while doing some shopping. I refer, of course, to the Market Festival on the Square. This past Saturday there was…
The Better Hometown Program, along with co-sponsors McIntosh State Bank, the Bank of Monticello and The Monticello News have scored big with the scheduled performance of Chicago Joe Jones at the 3rd Annual Catfish ‘n Blues Memorial Festival on Saturday, May 24 says Better Hometown Director Sage Edwards.Chicago Joe and his band will be on…
I have had an interesting past few weeks “in the garden,” so to speak, and thought I would share the experiences with you. With that in mind.I traveled to Australia for my spring break (though my in-laws Down Under are actually celebrating autumn, as the seasons are reversed down below the equator.)While there, I was…